Sheldon

I'm thinking of getting a leveling kit for my new truck and just looking around the web at different manufacturers there seems to be a wide gap in pricing & material. I see Rough Country has composite spacers for $50 and billet aluminum for $100 and other companies seem to offer similar items, and I've even seen them for as much as $200.

Just curious as to whether material & price make much of a difference, would a $50 composite spacer be as good as a $200 metal spacer ?

I'm not cheap in the least but if a lower price works as well the $$$$ are better in MY pocket than someone elses.

Joe F

I did some research and went with the Rough Country 2" Composite version. They were like 49.95 on Amazon I think. I don't think they are visible enough for me to care what they look like (composite vs aluminum) and have been shown to have no issues with degrading over time. The ride is no different than the factory ride and I think my truck looks great.

Here's a good read on the long term durability of composite versions: http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/su...kits-wear-out/

Sheldon

Thanks Joe, some interesting reading there and I was thinking the same as you that if it makes no real difference to me as I certainly don't need the shiny aluminum billet when it's no even really visible.

RLXXI

If you're statement about not being cheap is true then you should opt for a true lift kit, those leveling kits stress suspension components and driveline components if 4x4. A true lift kit will not do that, what it will do is safely raise your truck without compromising suspension/driveline geometry/longevity as well as maintaining OEM ride quality.
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Sheldon

I hear what your saying and thanks, but I'm not looking to lift the whole truck up, I'm only looking to level the truck and get rid of the rake on it.

RLXXI

In that case you should just remove the blocks from the rear springs or get 2" lowering shackles, it will give you the same stance and won't shorten the life span of your front suspension/steering/driveline components. Suspension and alignment are just a couple of the specialties in the field I work in.

P.S. It's also less expensive.
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Sheldon

Thanks Rncomp, I think I may remove the rear blocks as that will basically give the truck a better stance. I did a bit of searching and found a recent post about this and it sounds like a great alternative.

Only concern I have though is will this affect the headlights and make them shine much higher therefore blinding oncoming drivers ?

Ezerasurfr

Two turns of the screwdriver will lower the headlight beams if it does.

Sheldon

Thanks, I've got a '18 Lariat with the new style headlights, are they adjusted the same ?

RLXXI

Aiming instructions are in your owners manual.
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